Click  to expand category
| Legislative Issues |
| Publications/Media |
| Districts & Voter Registration |
|
Advocacy & Legislative Affairs
NJHA Collaborates with Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund
Visit the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) Web site at: www.njcatastrophicfund.org
NJHA encourages the promotion of the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund for all eligible families. For more information:
- Family Information Line: Call 1-800-335-FUND (3863) or e-mail
- Healthcare Professionals: Contact Ralph Condo, The Fund Executive Director at 609-292-0600
The fund was established by legislation in 1988 to provide financial assistance for families whose children experience an illness or condition, which is not otherwise covered by insurance, state or federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising. Acknowledging that there may be misconceptions regarding the name of the program, The fund's Executive Director, Ralph Condo, explained, "The definition of a catastrophic illness is a financial one. There are no restrictions or limitation by diagnosis."
The fund is intended to assist in preserving a family's ability to cope with responsibilities that accompany a child's significant health problems. Services eligible for payment/reimbursement include:
- Specialized Pediatric Ambulatory Care
- Treatment for Addictions/Mental Health Services
- Care in Acute or Specialized Hospitals
- Physician Care in All Settings
- Pharmaceuticals
- Disposable Medical Supplies/Durable Medical Equipment
- Transportation for Children's Medical Care
- Home Health Care
- Experimental Medical Treatment Following Special Review
The child must have been 21 or younger at the time expenses were incurred. Incurred medical expenses (not necessarily already paid) must exceed 10 percent of a family's income, plus 15 percent of any excess income over $100,000. Families who are likely candidates may find themselves overwhelmed due to lack of insurance or no dependent coverage; insurance exclusion due to preexisting condition; expenses exceed maximum benefit allowable; and co-pays and expenses uncovered by insurance.
|
|